Uncle Sam greets a visitor to a previous Red, White and Blue Day.Instead of fireworks, kids will set off a 21-bottle geyser salute to Independence Day when the Creative Discovery Museum hosts its annual children’s party on Tuesday, July 4.
Red, White and Blue Day gives families a fun way to celebrate while teaching the historical reason for the holiday. All children know about and love birthdays but how many children ever attend a birthday party for America?
“It is important for children to celebrate holidays with their families,” says Jayne Griffin, CDM director of education. “This event is one of the few opportunities in our community for children and adults to participate in activities that go beyond our normal traditions and customs for the holiday.”
Free admission into the children’s museum will be offered all active-duty military families with valid military ID on Tuesday, good for up to four guests.
Patriotic-themed crafts and activities will be offered from noon to 4 p.m. at the museum. At 2 p.m., Thomas Jefferson and Uncle Sam costume characters will read the Declaration of Independence followed by bubblewrap fireworks and a colorful confetti drop.